We know it rains most of the time in Manchester but we have been incredibly lucky with our weather recently and hopefully more sunshine is on its way.
If your kids are bored of the paddling pool in the back garden and looking for somewhere bigger to let off steam and keep cool check out our guide to the nearest places to go.
Without doubt when the weather in Manchester is nice the fountains in Piccadilly Gardens are full of children splashing around but if you fancy a day out to a proper splash pad we have a few of our favourites.
Please note most splash pads listed only operate in summer months so do check the websites before making your journey.
Let us know your favourite places to go for a paddle and we will add them!
Promenade Gardens in Lytham St Annes – Coming soon!
OK definitely not the nearest but if you are planning a day trip to Blackpool this could be for you.
Aimed at 3 – 12 year olds the FREE site will include water play equipment; spray loops, water sprays, bucket drops, water domes and a small section for paddling.
To keep up to date with progress head to the groups Facebook page.
Stamford Park – Tameside
With lots to do here including a large playground, land train, seasonal bouncy castle and boating lake, a cafe open seven days a week and a water feature in summer for the kids to splash in there is something for everyone at Stamford Park and it is just on our doorstep!
Happy Mount Park – Morecambe
We love Happy Mount Park!
Again this is another day trip out but well worth it.
With sensor activated sprinklers and water jets and a soft playground type surface that means it is also accessible to children in wheelchairs Happy Mount provides a great environment of spill buckets, water arches and cannons for masses of fun.
Playing in the Splash Park at Happy Mount Park costs just £1 per child or adult (wristbands can be purchased from the green kiosk in the park)
Happy Mount has plenty of other activities on offer from swing boats to indoor play and adventure golf.
(Picture from Happy Mount Park website)
Further information can be found on their website here.
Church Walk Paddling Pool -Northwich
Following and extensive refurb the paddling pool is open every day throughout the summer, weather permitting, and is completely free to use.
Next to the pool is a children’s play area too.
(Picture from Church Walk Paddling Pool website)
Congleton Paddling Pool
This paddling pool has been entertaining children since the 1930’s and it is completely free.
Can get very busy but a pool attendant is on hand in the summer months and ice cream and treats can be bought nearby.
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